What You Need to Know About Marijuana and Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana addiction is more common than you think, in this post, we break down what it is, how it’s used, the side effects of short-term and long-term use, withdrawal, and treatment. What is marijuana? Marijuana refers to the dried material harvested from the Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa plant. The main psychoactive (mind altering) chemical […]
All You Need To Know About Heroin Addiction
Heroin addiction, an overview Heroin is an illicit and powerful drug that comes from the pod of the opium poppy which is grown and harvested in parts of Asia, India, the Middle East, parts of South America, Afghanistan, Columbia, and Mexico, and more often than not the use of this substance is more than just […]
Diseases Related to Alcohol Abuse
The amount of alcohol consumed, genetic considerations, body mass and overall health may impact how a person responds to chronic heavy drinking, in saying this, it’s important to understand the potential side effects and know health risks when it comes to diseases related to alcohol abuse. Studies consistently reinforce the evidence that shows that overall, […]
Addiction FAQ: 23 Common Questions About Addiction And Treatment
When you or someone you love is dealing with addiction, the questions stack up faster than the answers. This addiction FAQ answers the 23 questions Changes Rehab gets asked most often, ordered roughly from the most common to the most specific. Skim the list below to jump to what you need, or read straight through. […]
Cocaine Addiction – Cocaine and Crack Cocaine, What’s the Difference?
Cocaine addiction may not look the same in each person, that’s because there are key differences in the substance, how it’s used, and how it’s refined. Understanding how cocaine and crack cocaine work, and how they affect the user, will help in knowing how to address the problem What is it? Cocaine is an addictive […]
Detox and Rehab for Alcoholism: How to Know There’s a Problem and What to Do About It
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is split into mild, moderate and severe and more extreme cases need detox and rehab for alcoholism. Alcoholism is chronic and marked by an uncontrollable urge to consume alcohol despite harmful consequences. It’s not mild abuse; it’s a severe disorder. The brain undergoes changes making resistance to drinking almost impossible. This […]
When Does Drinking Become Alcoholism? Warning Signs, Self-Assessment and What to Do Next
Drinking becomes alcoholism when you lose control over how much you drink, keep drinking despite real consequences, and start needing alcohol to feel normal. There is no specific number of drinks or years of use that draws the line. The line is crossed when alcohol stops being something you choose and starts being something you […]
Alcohol Related Brain Disorders: Memory Loss, Wernicke-Korsakoff and the Recovery Window
Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders (ARBD) is an umbrella term that covers different conditions including Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome (wet brain) and alcohol-induced dementia.